“Alcorn's striking, symbol-infused hand-colored prints on creamy vellum get star billing...Author notes, a timeline and more enhance this age-appropriate introduction to difficult issues and the woman who educated the world about them.” ―Publishers Weekly, * STARRED REVIEW *

“Alcorn's ink-and-watercolor illustrations have a fluid quality, conveying both action within the story and movement from one scene to the next. The use of warm colors and fanciful elements help to mute the harsh realities of lynching and segregation, while still maintaining a respectful tone. Appended with notes on Well's later life, a time line, and bibliography, this makes a good choice for middle-grade readers studying the early period of the civil rights movement.” ―Booklist

“...in this stirring tribute to an African-American journalist...Adding strong notes of reverence to the narrative, Alcorn's big cubist paintings center on Wells... Capped by a well-chosen list of additional resources at several levels, this handsomely packaged introduction to one of the most important progenitors of the Civil Rights Movement is just the ticket for young readers not yet ready to tackle the Fradins' definitive profile.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“It's quite an accomplishment to find the right words to explain this bitter and complex history to children. And Stephen Acorn's stunning, stylized illustrations in warm pastel hues sweep the reader into the action.” ―San Francisco Chronicle

“...an enlightening story beautifully illustrated in a fluid style that reflects Wells' journey.” ―Detroit Free Press

“...eloquently written text combined with whimsical illustrations, is sure to be a valuable addition to any biographical collection.” ―Library Media Connection

“An excellent picture-book biography...Alcorn's inventive, imaginative artwork softens the violence without minimizing it.” ―School Library Journal

“...an excellent example of an effective picture book biography...amazing visual power...” ―The Open Book

“Picture book biographies often err on the side of too much text, but Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells by Phillip Dray, illustrated by Stephen Alcorn, balances illustrations and information in a way that really works for the picture book format.” ―Children's Literature Network

“The highly stylized cubist-inspired illustrations form a sophisticated counterpoint to the matter-of-fact text adding drama and emphasis to every page.” ―Parents' Choice Website

“Sweeping and imaginative illustrations...” ―Baltimore's Child

“...Dray does an outstanding job chronicling the life of Ida B. Wells...” ―New York Amsterdam News